The Dallas Chapter of the Links Incorporated celebrated a new class of STEAM Academy graduates.
The Dallas Chapter of the Links Incorporated recently celebrated a new class of graduates from their STEAM Academy.
“Our chapter addresses the problem of the significant opportunity gap for people of color in STEM fields. Specifically, in Dallas, women constitute about 43% of the total workforce, yet only 23% of STEM jobs. This gap especially harms women of color. Gender stereotypes, lack of confidence in math & science, male-dominated cultures, & few female role models, deter women from entering STEM fields,” Tracey Nash-Huntley, chapter member, said.
The academy hosted eight sessions for middle and high-school-aged girls who had chosen to be part of the academy. This year was special because they paid tribute to the late Honorable Eddie Bernice Johnson and honored her dedication to the STEAM Academy by announcing the inaugural recipients of $1000 scholarships in her honor for six of the outstanding scholars for their performance.
15 scholars received awards for Perfect Attendance for all eight sessions, the orientation, six STEAM sessions, and the Community Service Session.
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